Alright, folks, I’m done tiptoeing around the truth. I just watched a video with RFK Jr. and Joel Salatin, and if this doesn’t ruffle some feathers, I don’t know what will. Let me lay it out: RFK Jr. dropped out of the presidential race to join Trump’s campaign, and it paid off—he’s now been picked to head up the Department of Health and Human Services. And while I had high hopes for Thomas Massie stepping into the role of Secretary of Agriculture, it seems the nod has gone to Brooke Rollins instead.
But here’s where it gets interesting: Joel Salatin has accepted an advisory position within the USDA, meaning he’ll be working alongside Rollins if she’s confirmed. This gives me a little more confidence that real, impactful changes could be on the horizon.
I’ll admit, Massie not getting the job stings a little. His independent streak and libertarian approach resonate deeply with me, not to mention the bold changes he’s pushed for with the PRIME Act and food sovereignty. But Rollins isn’t exactly a bad choice. She grew up on a family farm, served as a state officer in FFA, and has been heavily involved in agriculture through her own kids’ show cattle projects. She knows the dirt-under-your-nails reality of farming, and her work on the First Step Act shows she’s not afraid to tackle complex issues.
That said, I’ll be watching closely. Rollins may bring a more tempered approach to the role, but with Salatin advising her, we might just see some of the radical shifts that Massie would’ve fought for. Joel’s track record of advocating for regenerative agriculture and food sovereignty speaks for itself. The guy doesn’t just talk the talk—he’s been walking the walk for decades.
Meanwhile, RFK Jr. and Joel are coming at this broken system from both ends—healthcare and agriculture—and frankly, I’m here for it. I know, I know. Some of you are already side-eyeing me because Trump’s name is attached to this. Let’s be clear: I don’t support the orange oompa-loompa. But I also won’t ignore when the right people are put in positions where they might actually do some good.
RFK Jr. has spent his career fighting the chronic disease epidemic. He’s not afraid to take on Big Pharma, Big Food, or any other giant standing in the way of health and transparency. He’s all about overhauling food safety, promoting holistic medicine, and restructuring vaccine research funding. And Joel? He’s been the loudest voice in agriculture pushing for food sovereignty and real, nutrient-dense food. Together, they’re like a wrecking ball aimed at the very systems that have been keeping us sick, dependent, and clueless for decades.
But let’s talk about why this matters. Do you even know what’s in the food you’re eating? The processed junk lining grocery store shelves isn’t just food-like; it’s poison. It’s designed to be addictive, to keep you coming back for more, while it quietly wreaks havoc on your body. And here’s something to chew on: if grocery stores have a designated “health food” section, what does that make everything else? And don’t even get me started on the health “solutions” offered to fix the damage. More pills. More bandaids. Never the root cause.
RFK Jr. and Joel are tackling this from two sides: get the fake food off the shelves and out of our diets, and start teaching people how to eat real food again. But here’s the thing—this isn’t just about them. It’s about you. You, me, and everyone who’s been feeding this broken system with every dollar we spend on garbage food.
What RFK Jr., Joel, and even Rollins are advocating for isn’t going to be comfortable. It’s not going to be convenient. And that’s the problem. We’ve been sold this idea that food should be fast, cheap, and easy. But the cost of that convenience? Our health, our environment, and our future.
Joel said something in the video that hit me hard: “People want to say food is too expensive, but how much are you paying in medical bills? How much are you paying to fix the damage that cheap food is causing?” Boom. Mic drop. Because that’s the truth we don’t want to face. The money we “save” buying processed junk we’re just handing over later to the healthcare system. And the kicker? They’re laughing all the way to the bank.
This is the wake-up call we all need. If you’re sick of being lied to by Big Food and Big Pharma, it’s time to start voting with your fork. Buy local. Support farms like mine that are raising real food in ways that heal the land instead of destroying it. Learn to cook again. Start asking questions about where your food comes from. Because if we don’t take control of this now, we’re going to keep paying the price in ways we can’t afford.
Do I think RFK Jr., Joel, and Rollins can fix this mess overnight? No. But I do think they’re the right people to start tearing down the systems that got us here. And if that means getting a little uncomfortable, so be it. We’ve been too comfortable for too long.
What do you think? Are you ready to make the shift, or are you clinging to convenience? Let’s talk about it.
Until next time,
Traci
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